Panda Garden
| Address: | 1000 Alameda St, Norman, OK 73071, USA |
| Phone: | +1 405-321-8188 |
| Site: | pandagardenok.com |
| Rating: | 3.8 |
| Working: | 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM |
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John Reynolds
This is definitely my favorite place for Chinese. Yeah, its not authentic, yeah it has a lot of oil, but you dont go to a Chinese buffet to eat healthy. But you can usually find a couple of healthy dishes anyway. Theres all you can eat sushi for starters, but I cant vouch for the taste since Im not a fan. The free make-your-own Mongolian grill is delicious, and you can pile on as many veggies (or whatever else) as you want. There are sesame balls with bean paste inside that seem steamed, and there are usually a couple of other options, too (like the egg foo yong), if youre trying to eat better. But if youre really trying to be healthier, get the to-go boxes. The price for a full box is usually about the same as a buffet, and you can split it into two meals, or share with someone else. Now, if youre just trying to get tasty food, eat whatever the heck you want! The sesame chicken, Mongolian grill, and cream cheese wontons are some of my favorites! Theyve got simple, fried food for pickier kids, too. Popcorn shrimp, fried fish, seasoned and fried potatoes, sweet and sour chicken/pork, white/fried rice, lo mein noodles, and whatever else youd normally find at buffets. But I like it a lot better than a lot of the generic buffets that seem to use the same food provider. It seems higher quality to me, here. The interior decorations, music, and lighting are nice, too. And theyve always got a couple of big TVs playing sports. No, I dont work here. I was just a college student with a hankering for a good Chinese buffet, and found one. Now I work in the city, and I crave this place all of the time!
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Templarkommando
This wasnt exactly the worst Chinese food that Ive ever had, but I was hungry and google reviews recommended it at a 3.8. This was a bit overrated if you ask me. About the only thing that was decent was the hot tea, and its pretty hard to mess up tea. The sushi rice was hard. Either it was undercooked or it had been sitting out for a long time. It seemed like everything that I tried was cold. It might be that I arrived a little early as I got there around 4:30 PM, so take that into account. When I finished, I got a bill for $12.45, and that just about knocked my socks off. It seems ridiculous that theyre charging that much for a sub-par meal. The only conceivable saving grace that I can think of is that maybe I got there at a bad time. I wouldnt recommend trying it, but if you want to risk it, its your money.
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David Moon
Ive been eating at Panda Garden forever. I was 17 Im now 36. The managers watched my kids grow up. They know me and my wife. 4 stars because I am allergic to shrimp and they added that to their most awesome Mongolian BBQ a few years ago I now cant enjoy unless I get there early before cross contamination with the utensils can happen. 4 stars because they quit serving broccoli beef and serve broccoli pork. But everything else is great. I love there rice noodles and Lo Mein. They have great egg drop soup. The service is most attentive. Come and enjoy this great food.
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Dennis Dewey
This place is probably the best Chinese buffet in town but that is not necessarily a compliment because Chinese buffets are never usually that great. Its a good place to go if you have a kid wanting to chow down on something. Their sushi is surprisingly good for what it is. They dont have a huge selection of sushi but it is one of the best things to eat here. Most of the food is greasy but again, its a Chinese buffet so expectations are low. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Id definitely go here for a family lunch or dinner.
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A Private User
The BEST EVER CHINESE EVER! One review said it was bland, maybe she was expecting THAI , Didnt like crab Rangoon, cause it wasnt.CRAB Rangoon, last week my husband was in okc and decided a different Chinese, every thing has Sugar in it! After left we didnt feel well. Very bland bit sugary, maybe she ought to try .that place them she will know bland, as far as THE PANDA GARDEN, We will never stray again,! HEEHEE BEST, BEST and oh .yeah did I mention THE BEST!
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NewEnough Kids
For a Chinese buffet they do really good. Now its a buffet so you eat all you can while you are there, you dont get to take extra home. I find it is better to go when they are busy because the food is fresher. They have the best egg drop soup in Norman and I love the coconut shrimp. I still have other Chinese restaurants that I visit, but I like this one.
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•Rebel Heart•
Ive been going to Panda Garden since I was about 12 and Im well into my 20s nows, the food always tastes great and service is good whether theyre busy or not. I usually do about 3 trips in a month with my fiance here and were never disappointed, and the perk of having to-go available when you dont want to dine in is even better
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Nikki Dyer
Me and my family just left this place the food was okay. The main problem with them is even after you pay and you want a to go box you have to pay for it again by the pound!!!! Never in my life have I ever heard anything like that!! Why would any one want to pay for their food twice!!! Needless to say wont ever be goin back!!!
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katy koob
This food is garbage, completely inedible. Kind of mad that I spent money to throw the majority of my single plate of food out. On my way out, while standing in line to pay, I was crop dusted by another patron by what can only be described as an over cooked cabbage plus compost juice fart. My mouth was open. Never again.
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Zeeshan Malik
While this place is an all you can buffet for about $12-$15, the quality of the food is rather disappointing. In my multiple experiences, the food never tastes fresh, and is a bit on the cold side. For a more proper buffet, checkout something else in OKC, as this place while leave you with a bitter taste in your mouth.
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Ashley Fetter
This is one of my familys go-to restaurants. They have a great buffet and a buffet to-go option. Their Mongolia is fantastic and the man that usually works it is really nice. There are several employees that recognize us and will at least say hi. The owners always ask how my school is going and they work constantly.
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James Sherbon
Panda is a pretty good buffet (not as good as it used to be). The location is in the Anatole mall. There is ample parking in front. The restaurant is generally clean and the staff excellent. The buffet is large and contains many favorites, including a sushi bar and Mongolian BBQ. The price is good.
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Lia Evans
I dont know if it was just the day I went...but to say I was disappointed is an understatement. Went for lunch, everything was extremely bland with no flavour. Couldnt hardly tell the difference between the pork and chicken, noodles were flavourless, bread was hard. Staff was very kind, at least.
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Nazmul Rony
This is a very good restaurant for cheap buffet lovers. Food is not that high quality but gives value for money. Not enough items but good enough to fill your stomach. If you want to visit this place in the weekend, plan ahead, you may have to wait longer to be seated.
